VASRD 5125 · Musculoskeletal System
Hand, Loss of Use at 70% VA Disability Rating
Your dominant hand retains no effective function. Loss of use of the dominant hand rates 70 percent.
70%: single veteran, no dependents
$1,808.45
$21,701.40/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025
VA Rating Criteria for 70%
Hand, loss of use of - dominant (major) upper extremity.
70% Pay by Household (2026)
Monthly compensation amounts for Hand, Loss of Use rated at 70%. Dependent additions apply at 30% and above.
| Single (no dependents) | $1,808.45 |
| With spouse | $1,961.45 |
| With spouse + 1 child | $2,074.45 |
| With spouse + 2 children | $2,150.45 |
| Single + 1 child (no spouse) | $1,910.45 |
Lower tier
60% Hand, Loss of Use
$1,435.02 /mo single
Common questions about 70% for Hand, Loss of Use
- How much does a 70% VA rating for Hand, Loss of Use pay?
- A single veteran rated 70% for Hand, Loss of Use receives $1,808.45 per month ($21,701.40/year) under the 2026 VA rates, effective December 1, 2025. VA disability compensation is tax-free. With a spouse and one child, the monthly amount is $2,074.45.
- What does it take to get a 70% rating for Hand, Loss of Use?
- Hand, loss of use of - dominant (major) upper extremity.
- Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 70%?
- Yes. If a condition like Depression is service-connected as secondary to Hand, Loss of Use, the VA combines both ratings using the official combined-ratings formula (38 CFR 4.25), which can produce a combined rating higher than 70% alone.
Official sources
- 38 CFR § 4.71a — Schedule of ratings — musculoskeletal system (Diagnostic Code 5125)
- VA.gov — 2026 veteran disability compensation rates, effective December 1, 2025
Pay amounts on this page were last checked against VA.gov on August 16, 2026.
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